Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A seated man in a golden-arm brown leather throne chair holds a bundle of yellow-green leaves raised above his head, as if sprinkling or blessing. He wears a rust-red robe with gold borders, a heavy gold-bead necklace with a pendant, and a red-brown turban on the chair arm. A standing young man in a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-trimmed shawl and gold necklace holds a jeweled, gem-studded kalasha topped with a green leaf and carries a tray with flowers, fruit and a coconut. A gold lion figure sits by the throne and a maroon curtain forms the backdrop.

More like this

Open the gallery
September 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and layered gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold-trimmed brown leather throne before maroon drapes, reaching to touch a decorated kalasha. Beside him a second man, bare-chested with a yellow shawl and white dhoti with a pink-and-gold border, leans forward holding the kalasha, which is covered in red, green and gold ornamentation with leaves on top. A gold lion-shaped figure stands by the throne and a folded red-orange cloth rests on the armrest. The setting suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja. The seated man shows a person cues: ornate gold necklaces, saffron clothing and a seated throne presence, described as a ritual figure in a ceremonial role.2015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red drapes and a gold throne. A seated man wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe with an ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant; he holds green leaves in one raised hand. Standing beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a lavender shawl pours liquid from a clay vessel, and an attendant holds a tray. Behind the throne stands a gold deity murti with a crown and a trident, with yellow kalasha-style decorations, potted plants and oil lamps nearby. A probable Swamiji appearance with rust-brown turban, brown robe and ornate gold necklace is seated on the throne during abhishekam-style offering.2017-02-22A ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden peetha throne backed by a golden arch and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold turban pours liquid from a white vessel while standing at the left. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, a bearded man wears a maroon turban with gold ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises a sprig of green leaves. A golden trident stands at upper left, a small deity murti with flower garlands sits on the throne back, and brass lamps and a kalasha are placed around the stage.2017-02-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-brown throne receiving an offering from a young attendant. The seated man wears a dark red-maroon sleeveless robe with a gold-yellow edge, a long rudraksha-style mala with a large gold pendant, and has a bare upper body and bindi-like forehead marking. The attendant, standing at right, wears a green headcloth and a yellow dhoti-like wrap and holds a metal tray of pink flowers, leaves and small brass vessels. A maroon draped cloth lies on the throne arm and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. a person: the seated man wears a long rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant and sits on a throne, which matches the page's claim of his presence, though the face-independent cues are moderate. The image carries a copyright overlay.2015-09-17 +1 copiesCeremonial photo on a stage in front of a gold-embossed throne backdrop and red velvet curtain. A seated man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and white flower garland holds up a bundle of green leaves, scattering water or grains, and smiles. Beside him a standing man in a purple-and-gold turban, bare-chested with a maroon shawl and white dhoti, holds out a striped pink and gold kalasha pot. A small keyboard stand sits in front.2015-09-05